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Data Visualization Basics For Dashboards
Part 1

by Huzefa Johar - March 9, 2010

In simple terms, a dashboard is a software application that retrieves an organization's data and presents it in a way that makes it easier to monitor and control business processes. Since a dashboard displays information in a way that makes it easy to spot anomalies, managers are instantly alerted when something isn’t functioning in the intended way. In fact, there have been several instances where dashboards have helped to avert problems long before they could manifest. full story »

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